An person shall not kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any open burning unless conducted and approved in accordance with this section.

Open burning that is offensive or objectionable because of smoke emissions or when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fire hazardous shall be prohibited.

Where required by state or local law or regulations, open burning shall only be permitted with prior approval from the state or local air and water quality management, provided that all conditions specified in the authorization are followed.

The fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment by the permit holder, another person responsible or the fire department of open burning that creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation.   

The location for open burning shall not be less than 50 feet from any structure, and provision shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 50 feet of any structure.

Exception:

Fires in approved containers that are note less than 15 feet of any structure. These can be referred to fire pits or the stone built fire pits purchased at a retail store.

A bonfire shall not be conducted within 50 feet of a structure or combustible materials unless the fire is contained in a barbecue pit. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 50 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.

Recreational fires shall not be conducted with 25 feet of a structure or combustible material. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread with 25 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.

Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and shall not be operated with 15 feet of a structure or combustible material.

Exception:

Portable outdoor fireplaces used at 1 and 2 family dwellings.

Open burning bonfires, recreational fires and use of portable outdoor fireplaces shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher complying with Section 906 with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved on site fire extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel garden hose or water truck shall be available for immediate utilization.